The Guide to

Natural Supplements for Your Lifestyle

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Table of Contents

4 Intro

6 Who Can Benefit From Supplements?

9 The Most Important Supplements to Take

23 Do Your Supplement Research

27 The Right Supplements Are Your Key to Health

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Every month, Global Healing Center helps over three

million people around the world with natural health

information and herbal supplements that go far beyond

organic. As a result, millions of people have been

empowered to take control of their health and make

lasting changes to their lifestyle.

I founded Global Healing Center over 20 years ago to

provide healthy living solutions that are rooted in nature

and backed by science. — Dr. Edward F. Group III

While much has changed since the inception of Global

Healing Center, our commitment to put our customers’

health first remains the same.

I’m so excited to help you begin your natural health

journey. With this guide, you’ll begin to understand all the

tools you need to lead the healthiest lifestyle for you.

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Intro

Supplements are not a substitute for a healthy diet. Whole, real, organic food is the best source

of nutrition. A properly balanced diet can provide all the nutrients your body requires. It

sounds simple, but it requires planning and won’t happen by accident. However, even people

with the most balanced diets aren’t always able to get all the nutrients they need.

While they’re not a replacement for food, nutritional supplements can help fill the gaps in your

diet. This guide will help you understand when supplements can help, natural alternatives to

supplements, and how to find supplements that can complement your dietary choices.

I want to support you in living and leading a more healthy, mindful lifestyle and can’t wait for

you to get started!

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The short answer is that, at some point, just about everyone can benefit from taking

supplements, regardless if their diet is perfectly balanced.

While it is possible to get all your vitamins and nutrients from food, most people struggle to do

so because of a number of reasons! Life just gets in the way sometimes.

However, certain groups of people may find supplements to be of more critical importance.

Let’s talk about who can benefit from adding supplements to their daily routine.

Intro

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Who Can Benefit More From Supplements?

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Despite what meat-lovers might tell you, you can easily get all your daily nutritional

requirements with an organic, plant-based diet. The one possible exception is vitamin B-12,

as animal products are the primary source of this vitamin.

Vegans & Vegetarians

As we age, hormonal changes make getting the right vitamins and minerals increasingly

difficult. Good supplements for older adults include vitamin B-12, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty

acids, protein, and probiotics.

Older Adults

Although you may not be someone who falls into these categories, I know that sometimes

it can be hard to meet all your nutritional requirements with healthy foods. With our endless

to-do lists, we sometimes slip on nourishing our bodies from within.

That’s where supplements come in handy! Now, let’s dive into some of the most important

supplements you need.

Most People

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The Most Important Supplements to Take

So what are the best supplements? That depends. There are hundreds, if not thousands,

of supplements, and each has its own purpose.

The best supplements for you depends on your needs, lifestyle, and physiology.

Here is a basic list of the supplements you could benefit from.

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Iodine

Iodine is the most crucial nutrient for thyroid health! If you lack sufficient iodine, your thyroid

cannot make the hormones that regulate growth, development, and metabolism.

Some other top benefits of iodine include:

• Promotes Mental Wellness

• Boosts Metabolism and Energy

• Stimulates the Immune System

• Creates Healthy Skin and Nails

• Promotes Female Health

• Supports Brain Development

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There’s no question about the extreme importance of iodine.

There are several excellent food sources of iodine, and most come from the sea, like nori and

wakame, a type of seaweed.

However, the foods that provide iodine are limited, especially for vegans. Unless you eat a lot

of sea vegetables, there’s a good chance you may not get enough iodine in your diet.

If you don’t get enough from your diet, iodine supplements can help you get back on track.

I recommend a nascent iodine since it’s more readily absorbed by the body than other forms!

Detoxadine® is a vegan-friendly, deep-earth sourced nascent iodine that’ll help your body

maintain its iodine balance.

How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Iodine

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Vitamin B-12

Vitamin B-12 is an essential nutrient that’s involved with a lot of important processes in the body.

Our bodies cannot make this vitamin on its own, so it must be obtained through other sources

like food or supplementation.

Some of the top benefits of this vitamin include:

• Boosts Energy and Metabolism

• Promotes Heart Health

• Ensures Healthy Brain Function

• Promotes Bone Growth and Development

• Normalizes Mood

• Boosts Immune System Function

• Assists in DNA Production

• Helps Cells Divide and Grow Normally

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You have to get B-12 through food or supplementation. Most of the food sources are animal

products. It’s possible for vegans and vegetarians to get enough from their diets, but it does

require planning.

The simplest and least expensive way to consume more B-12 is through supplementation. Be

aware: many B-12 supplements are derived from animal sources. Vegan options do exist, but

you’ll have to do your homework.

Make sure any supplement you buy is completely transparent about sourcing. You’ll want to

look for an easily absorbable B-12 supplement that includes the two most beneficial types of

B-12 — methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin.

How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Vitamin B-12

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Vitamin D

Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies produce it when exposed to

sunlight. Unfortunately, with our indoor, sedentary, modern lifestyles, many people don’t get

enough sunlight. If you don’t get at least 15 minutes of direct sunshine every day, then you are

probably “D-ficient.”

Vitamin D is critically important to bone density, muscle strength, immune function, and heart

health. It also plays a major role in your mood!

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The best way to avoid vitamin D deficiency is to spend more time outside in the sun since

the nutrient is relatively uncommon in food. If sunlight isn’t an option due to climate or other

factors, supplementation becomes a necessity.

You’ll want to find a vitamin D3 supplement because it’s the most bioavailable form. Many D3

supplements are actually made from animal products, so be sure to find a vegan vitamin D3

supplement by reading labels carefully!

How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Vitamin D

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Turmeric

Turmeric is a golden-yellow spice held in high regard for its bountiful health properties. It’s a

favorite herb of Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicine, and its therapeutic applications date

back thousands of years.

Turmeric owes its many health-promoting qualities to curcumin, the natural compound that

gives the spice its rich golden color.

For all its miraculous health benefits, turmeric does have one weakness. Your body can only use a

very small portion of the turmeric you consume because of its low bioavailability.

There’s a trick though! Just add black pepper to unlock the full potential of turmeric.

• Promotes Balanced Mood

• Helps Wounds Heal

• Eases Aches and Discomfort

• Encourages Balanced Blood Sugar

• Loosens Stiff Joints

• Excellent Antioxidant Properties

• Promotes Heart Health

• Helps Maintain Liver Health

• Promotes Healthy Digestion

• Soothes Redness and Swelling

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For turmeric, look to food sources such as curry or tea. Many recipes for curry happen to

include both turmeric and black pepper!

Levels of curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, tend to be low in foods and are best

taken in concentrated form. Consider a turmeric and black pepper supplement! Our Turmeric

extract combines these wonderful spices into one convenient, potent, and highly bioavailable

blend — and of course, it’s vegan!

Best Sources of Turmeric

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Moringa

This plant is known as the “miracle tree” or “superfood” and it’s for a good reason. Moringa has

over 90 different vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. Aside from the roots and

seeds, you can consume nearly every part of the moringa tree, including the bark, flowers, pods,

and leaves.

Moringa supports your overall body by boosting energy, promoting restful sleep, soothing

redness and swelling, and even encouraging mental wellness.

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There are four main forms of moringa supplements:

Whichever form you choose, be sure to take it consistently to reap the most benefits.

How to Use Moringa

• Tea: You can steep fresh or dried leaves and add raw honey.

• Powder: This is a perfect addition to smoothies or any recipe.

• Capsules: This is a great option if you want to avoid moringa’s strong flavor.

• Extracts: This is the most concentrated form you can get. Most moringa liquid extracts

have a vegetable glycerin base, which can help the overall flavor taste better.

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Hemp

Suddenly, hemp is everywhere! Thousands of new hemp products have flooded the market

seemingly overnight, and you might be wondering what the hype is about.

Hemp (Cannabis sativa) is a remarkable plant full of nutrients, antioxidants, and

phytocannabinoids — all of which work together to provide numerous health benefits.

The benefits are endless, but some of the top ones I wanted to highlight include:

• Reduces Anxiety and Stress

• Eases Sore Joints and Muscles

• Helps You Sleep Peacefully

• Promotes Glowing Skin from Within

• Boosts Your Immune System

• Supports Heart Health

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You really want to do your research and find a reputable company, but specifically look for full-

spectrum hemp extracts. There are a lot of companies that have sprouted up overnight that do

not have the quality control processes in place and claim to be “full-spectrum”.

Most full-spectrum hemp oil or hemp extract products are made from the whole plant,

including the flowers, stalks, roots, seeds, and leaves. This ensures you get a full array of

cannabinoids.

Our cold-processed, Organic Hemp Extract is a full-spectrum, whole-plant product you can

trust. It’s gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan, and we test each batch for purity and safety.

How to Find a High-Quality Hemp Extract

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Let’s Get Started

If you’re still unsure which supplements to incorporate into your routine, take Global Healing

Center’s “Getting Started Quiz”. It will help you determine which products are best for you

based on some easy-to-answer questions!

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How to Avoid Ineffective, Poor-Quality Supplements

Purchasing dietary supplements you can trust is tricky. Many nutraceutical manufacturers

focus more on marketing and fancy labels than creating a quality product. The simple

truth is that not all supplements are created equal.

Throughout this guide, I’ve mentioned the importance of doing your research so you can

trust the brand you’re purchasing. With that in mind, the following is a list of things to

watch out for.

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Manufacturing standards vary greatly from one company to another. Reading a label carefully

and understanding what the label means is important when purchasing any supplement.

Always read the ingredients. The active ingredients are the components that provide the most

benefits. Inactive substances are listed under “Other Ingredients.”

Some of them are harmless, but other ingredients may contain hidden toxins. Some potentially

unhealthy things you’ll find include fillers, binders, chemical dyes, and artificial flavors.

Generally speaking, the fewer “other ingredients,” the better.

Step 1: Watch for Deceptive Labeling

Step 2: Read the Nutrition Label

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Many supplements are manufactured synthetically with chemicals and do not come from

a natural source. By using cheap synthetic vitamins, an unscrupulous manufacturer can cut

corners on manufacturing costs.

If the label doesn’t contain natural food sources or salt forms, the product is more than likely

synthetic. For example, your multivitamin ingredients may contain cyanocobalamin — a

synthetic form of B-12.

I always recommend natural supplements, but here’s where you have to be very careful and

do your homework. “Natural” is open to interpretation and lot of supplement manufacturers

will loudly proclaim their products to be “natural” despite being filled with hazardous chemical

binders and dyes.

Look up the company’s reputation. Read reviews for the manufacturer and their products.

Can’t find any reviews? That alone should set off an alarm.

Step 3: Stay Away From Synthetics

Step 4: Watch Out for the Wrong Kind of Natural

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The Right Supplements Are Your Key to Health

In an ideal world, you’d get your nutrients from a diet of whole, organic plant-based

foods. But since no one has the perfect diet, there are always some supplements that

can help round out your nutrition profile.

Study up on what nutrients your body needs, and where your diet falls short. Educate

yourself about the nutraceuticals that can fill those gaps so you get the right nutrition

for your lifestyle and wellness needs.

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Rooted in Nature,Backed by ScienceGlobal Healing Center has spent nearly 20 years building

relationships with sustainable, organic farms.

Our latest advancement in health technology is a completely new process called Raw Herbal

Extract™. It was created by evaluating every step of the herbs’ life, from seed to your body.

Each Raw Herbal Extract supplement preserves the most valuable, energetic and health-

activating components of the plant.

Now, for the first time in history, you can experience and enjoy the natural taste and essence

of the plants’ unique taste, aroma, color, and smell as well as the earth it grew from, just as if

you picked it fresh from the wild.

Here are some of the supplements to integrate into your routine!

• Moringa

• Tulsi

• Turmeric

• VeganSafe™ B-12

• Oxy-Powder®

• Detoxadine®

• Livatrex®

Raw Herbal Extract Liquid Supplements Other Supplements

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